Suggestions on how to season the humidor? Wipe down, shot glass of d.water, or seasoning wipes??
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We got distilled water, wiped it down with the distilled water, not a soaked wipe down, a lite wipe down. Then fill the shot glass with distilled water, sit for 24 hours without opening it. Then another wipe down with the distilled water just like the first time, then wet the humidifier that comes with it and load your items. i have to refill the humidifier every other day because I live in Tucson and everything drys out here.
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You know, I have had mine for a long time.Yes, I probably should humidify my humidor more often by pouring more distilled water in it, but I smoke about one cigar every few months.That being said, I bought the one tube months ago, and whenever they are all brown and shrunken again, I fill it with distilled water.Still on the same tube.
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I used dishwasher soap and water - just make sure it is completely dry before adding salt and pepper.
275127
Hmmm That's interesting; it's always worked for me. Dumb question: did you fully close the humidor (i.e. create a full seal)? I can't really answer why it would do that; it's never done that for me. What sort of solution did you use: humidifier solution, distilled water or tap water? I've only used either humidified solution and distilled water, never tap water, which has pollutants. I'm not sure if that might've contributed. I am, by no means, an expert on humidification. Sorry I can't help more. By the way, my humidor stores 120 cigars, and I keep two of them in there.
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I would recommend buying a separate DIGITAL hygrometer to keep inside the humidor. The built in one that comes with most humidors are not very accurate. I would also recommend buying some of the Drymistat (or other similar) humidifiers and use those instead of the sponge sticks that come with the unit. They are easier to maintain, reliable and provide consistency in my opinion. Depending on your location, ambient humidity levels in the surrounding air, you may need two. Also make sure you season your humidor first before putting any cigars in it. There are some good videos on YouTube on how to do this.
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Add water. Shake it up. I've only done it once. I have a disc humidifier now.
1617057
I used Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue. Just a tiny bit, and wipe away excess with a slightly damp rag before it dries.
1155175
Someone wana test or mail me a packet to test? :) We cigar smokers use silica beads to maintain humidity in our humidors. When you soak them they release humidity and helps maintain a humidor at 65-70% relative humidity.
945102
That doesn't matter really. You want to keep your cigars at right aroun 70% him itty which is the moisture level from the cigar factory. I've keep mine between 68% and 72%. I've seen no difference either up or down. Mine actually broke after 5 years (pretty good 24/7) and I didn't realize it til weeks later. Cigars were still perfect! And they were $300/box Cubans.
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Depends on where you live. I live in So Cal and when the weather heats up I check every month. The Santa Ana winds will dry out your sticks fast. I have charged them up about every 2 months. Remember to season your humidor first ! I think that's why some are having problems keeping their humidity levels .
1953003
Good idea. The Drymistat should work fine. To keep your cigars from getting water logged, I wouldn't completely hydrate the crystals.
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call a home brew store about ceramic food grade cleaners ~ northern home brew supplies .com or use hydrogen peroxide and scrub with a great rinsing afterwards with distilled water cheers A
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its normal for it to have a thin layer of water on the bottom when its done...if it has more than that then empty and clean the metal part on the bottom with a qtip...rubbing alcohol works well... barely dip the qtip in the alcohol and wipe the metal part with it...hope this helps...
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Here is a video posted by the manufacturer on how to prime your Humidor (although I am disappointed they did not show the hockey puck sized humidifier that comes with this model)Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds2xldMOkJU
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I've been using rubbing alcohol, swirling it a bit then emptying. I then invert the glass, and allow it to dry before adding a different oil.
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I use 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1 quart of water & 4 drops of Pure Eucalyptus oil in a sprayer bottle - shake it lightly & then spritz it on the glass surface. Use the towels to wipe it dry. Don't use fabric softener when washing & drying these towels. They won't dry as well.
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I figured out a SUPER easy way to clean the bottom of the tank if you have hard water like I do. It got scummy at the bottom of the tank. I ran the humidifier on a 50/50 white vinegar/water solution. Then put a paper towel in the tank and about an 2 inches of water. I shook it side to side like a washing machine basically, slowly draining water out while I did it. The shaking process took about a minute, and the scum was entirely gone when I was done :) Then I just shook the paper towel around so I could grab it out. Amazing!